Flood Watch issued September 17 at 2:22AM EDT until September 17 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of central and west central Ohio, including the following counties, in central Ohio, Delaware, Franklin, Licking, Madison and Union. In west central Ohio, Auglaize, Champaign, Clark, Darke, Hardin, Logan, Mercer, Miami and Shelby. * WHEN...Until 2 PM EDT this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Multiple rounds of showers and thunderstorms will move across parts of the area this morning, possibly extending into early afternoon. This may result in bands of heavier rainfall that could lead to flash flooding.
The fourth death in three days from COVID-19 was reported Thursday in Auglaize County raising that county's total to 14 and Mercer County reported its 18th death.
An outbreak also has been declared at St. Henry High School, said local health officials. [More]
Area teams found out who they will be facing as the 2020 Ohio high school football playoff brackets were released by the Ohio High School Athletic Association on Thursday afternoon.
Due to the pandemic, all teams were eligible to take part in the playoffs. [More]
WAPAKONETA - If the volume of calls at the Auglaize County Board of Elections is any indication, the county will see a big turnout for early voting this election, director Michelle Wilcox said.
FORT RECOVERY - Jim Bretz of Union City, Indiana, took a break from setting up his stand to reflect on the good experiences he's had over the last 10 or so years selling chainsaws, lawn equipment and a little bit of everything else at the Traders Day festival at 740 St. Peter Road.
The Minster boys golf team advanced to the Division III district tournament after finishing third at the sectional Thursday at Colonial Golfers Club outside Lima.
